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About Us
Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services has an adopted operating budget of $176 million along with an $6 million capital budget and provides emergency medical services and fire protection to a population of nearly a million people with an authorized force of 1,056 superbly trained men and women. The department holds an ISO rating of 2/2x and the prestigious Accreditation Agency status with the Commission of Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) since 2017.
Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services responds to over 101,000 requests for aid annually. The department delivers service to the Gwinnett community through strategically located fire stations with 31 engine companies, 12 ladder trucks, 33 ambulances, and 3 rescues. All emergency response vehicles are staffed with EMT’s and paramedics. All response vehicles are equipped to deliver advanced life support. The department’s service delivery also includes specially trained personnel in areas of technical rescue, hazardous materials, swift water, and mass casualty. The department also has various support teams including a bike medic team, Honor Guard, and a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team.
The award-winning Training Academy provides superior training in all disciplines of emergency services The department is actively engaged through the Community Risk Reduction Division in educating and preparing the public for fire, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. In other prevention measures, the department reviews building plans to address potential fire hazards and inspects fire protection systems in buildings.